MODFLOW

MODFLOW is a groundwater model designed to simulate groundwater flow, solute transport and seawater intrusion through the subsurface.

Developer
USGS
Model Information
For more information about this model, go to water.usgs.gov
Spatial Resolution
Spatial resolution is variable and the grid mesh can be nested, curvilinear, or rectilinear. Flow rates can be given in cm/s.
Temporal Resolution
Resolution is specified through the input file and times steps re on the order of 15 minute increments.
Outputs
Groundwater flow and pollutant transport and flux behavior.
Intended User
practitioner
Model Type
groundwater
Inclusion of Climate Change
Climate parameters are not explicitly captured, but climate effects could be incorporated through the input files.
Geographic Region
generalized
Data Requirements
data provided by the user
Source Code Availability
open source
Dimensions
3d
Computational Burden
medium
Scenario Modeling
batch mode described
Coding Language
FORTRAN
Operating System
not applicable
Mathematical Approach
deterministic, numerical
Maintenance Plan
maintained
Date of Last Known Update
not available
User Manual
go to documentation at water.usgs.gov